How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL046 - No authorization profile is defined in the user master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No authorization profile is defined in the user master record

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The required function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Your system administrators must enter suitable profiles in your user
master record.
You can display detailed information about the authorization requested:
<DS:TRAN.SU53> Display authorization information</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL046 - No authorization profile is defined in the user master record ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL046 indicates that there is no authorization profile defined in the user master record for the user attempting to perform a specific action related to the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or function that requires specific authorizations that have not been assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Profile: The user does not have an authorization profile assigned in their user master record that grants them the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the PLM functions.
  User Master Record Issues: There may be issues with the user master record itself, such as it being incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Display" button.
  Check the "Profiles" tab to see if any authorization profiles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Authorization Profiles:
  
  If no profiles are assigned, you will need to assign the appropriate authorization profiles that include the necessary permissions for PLM activities.
  This can be done by clicking on the "Change" button in SU01 and adding the required profiles.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the PLM module.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if the roles contain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in assigning the correct profiles or roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to PLM functions. This can help in understanding what specific permissions are required.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  Audit Logs: If applicable, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or repeated occurrences of this error for multiple users, which may indicate a broader issue with role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT_APPL046 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in SAP.